Republic Act 5527 and Related Provisions in Medical Technology (Vocabulary Flashcards)

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms and provisions from RA 5527 and its amendments, along with related governance and professional practice concepts in Philippine Medical Technology.

Republic Act (R.A.)

A piece of legislation enacted as policy, governing conduct of people; drafted by Congress and signed by the President; can be repealed by Congress.

Republic Act No. 5527 (Philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969)

An Act requiring the registration of medical technologists, defining their practice, and providing for related purposes.

Presidential Decree (P.D.)

A decree issued by the President; may amend or affect how RA 5527 is applied; some PDs reflect court decisions or policy changes.

Executive Order (E.O.)

A presidential directive implementing or interpreting constitutional provisions or treaties; examples include policies like EO 200 on licensure exams.

Senate Bill

A proposed piece of legislation from the Congress or Senate that can become law after passage and presidential approval.

Senator Edgardo Angara

proposed a bill titled the Medical Technology Act of 2011 which repealed the existing law.

Preliminary provisions

Included under the preliminary provisions are the designated title and
definition of terms of R.A. 5527

Functional provisions

Functional provisions pertain to the policies or orders creating a council of medical technology, the minimum required courses, composition, functions, qualifications, and removal of the board of examiners, examination coverage, and foreign reciprocity

Concluding provisions

The concluding provisions include the roster of medical technologists, penal provisions, separability clause, and repealing clause

PD 498

A Presidential Decree that amended RA 5527, affecting sections such as definitions, council composition, and board provisions.

PD 6138

A Presidential Decree amending RA 5527 (retroactive effect) affecting sections like 16, 21, and 22.

PD 1534

A Presidential Decree that amended RA 5527, notably sections 3 (Council composition), 8 (examiner qualifications), and 13 (accreditation).

Council of Medical Technology Education

A governing body established under RA 5527 to advise on curriculum, approve schools, inspect facilities, and regulate education in medical technology.

Board of Examiners for Medical Technology

A board that administers licensure examinations and issues certificates; chaired by a pathologist with MTs as members.

Minimum Required Course

The MT program must be at least four years with a 12-month internship; subject to change by the Council to meet progress in the field.

Accredited Medical Technology Training Laboratory

A clinical laboratory approved by the Department of Health or its agency for MT training.

Recognized School of Medical Technology

A school approved by the Department of Education on the Council’s recommendation to offer MT programs.

Medical Technology (definition)

An auxiliary branch of laboratory medicine dealing with chemical, microscopic, bacteriologic, and other tests aiding diagnosis and health.

Pathologist

A duly registered physician specialized in laboratory medicine who diagnoses disease and interprets tissues and secretions.

Medical Technologist

A person who performs medical technology work under the supervision of a pathologist or licensed physician.

Medical Technician

A non-graduate who performs MT work under supervision, having passed the corresponding civil service examination.

Section 15 – Examination (Registration Exam)

Annual MT examination in Manila area plus Cebu and Davao in August/September; notices published 30 days prior.

Section 17 – Scope of Examination

Examination covers Clinical Chemistry, Microbiology/Parasitology, Hematology, Blood Banking/Serology, Clinical Microscopy, Histopathologic Techniques; weighted by subject.

Section 18 — Report of Rating

The Board shall, within one undred and twenty (120) days after the date of completion of the examination, report the result thereof to the Commissioner of Civil Service, who shall submit such result to the President of the Philippines for approval

Section 19 – Ratings in the Examination

To pass: general average of 75% with no subject below 50% in major areas; must pass at least 60% of subjects.

Section 21 – Issuance of Certificate of Registration

Certificate issued to those who pass; minimum age 21; certificate signed by Board members.

Section 24 — Administrative Investigation

Administrative investigations shall be conducted by at least two members of the Board with one legal officer sitting during the investigation. The existing rules of evidence shall be observed during all administrative proceedings, the respondents shall be entitled to be represented by counsel or be heard in person, to have a speedy and public hearing to confront and cross-examine witnesses against him or her, and to all other rights guaranteed by the Constitution.

Section 25 — Appeal

The revocation or suspension of a certificate made by the Board shall be subiect to appeal to the Civil Service Commissioner whose decision shall become final thirty days after its promulgation, unless the respondent within the same period has appealed to the office of the President of the Philippines.

Section 22 – Fees

Fees for examination and registration (e.g., 50 pesos for exam/registration; additional fees for replacement certificates and related costs).

Section 26 — Reinstatement, Reissue, or Replace of Certificates

The Board may, upon application and for reason deemed proper and sufficient, reissue any revoked registration certificate.

Section 27 — Foreign Reciprocity

No foreigner may practice or be examined unless the country of which they are a citizen permits Filipino MTs to practice on the same basis.

Section 28 – Roster of Medical Technologists

Annual public roster listing names, addresses, citizenship, and registration status of MTs.

Section 29 – Penal Provision

Penalties for illegal practice, practicing without supervision, falsifying reports, or misusing certificates; includes fines and possible imprisonment.

Section 30 - Separability clause

If any provision of this Act or the application of such provision to any person or circumstance is declared invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this Act or of the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected by such declaration.

Section 31 – Repealing Clause

Repeals inconsistent acts, rules, and orders, while preserving certain preexisting medical acts (e.g., Medical Act of 1959, Clin Lab Act, Blood Banking Law).